Fortress
Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, California, USA
I don't know if it was the time I gave it to breathe or that badass Dominos Pizza, but this opened up into something decent. I was gonna give it a low 80s, but that buttery crust, cheese, and those fresh toppings really helped this bad boy along. Would definitely have this again on a pizza night.
I don't know if it was the time I gave it to breathe or that badass Dominos Pizza, but this opened up into something decent. I was gonna give it a low 80s, but that buttery crust, cheese, and those fresh toppings really helped this bad boy along. Would definitely have this again on a pizza night.
3 people found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2017Delicious 2012 vintage. Fruity and full bodied.
Delicious 2012 vintage. Fruity and full bodied.
1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2016
Smoother finish, cherry, vanilla and chocolate.
Smoother finish, cherry, vanilla and chocolate.
Jan 21st, 2017
Light and surprisingly bright cab that we paired with Vietnamese food (shaken beef and rice/noodles). Spicy nose with aromas of redwood and saucy bright red fruits. Pretty light body and not a lot of structure or layers - what you see is what you get. And I'm pretty cool with that. TBH I expected something a bit bolder with the "fortress" name and intimidating bottle so this was a bit of a curveball but I'm pretty pleased with it. Very drinkable. @Shannon Silver thought it was a Syrah which is actually a pretty good call now that it's opened and we have tasted it
Light and surprisingly bright cab that we paired with Vietnamese food (shaken beef and rice/noodles). Spicy nose with aromas of redwood and saucy bright red fruits. Pretty light body and not a lot of structure or layers - what you see is what you get. And I'm pretty cool with that. TBH I expected something a bit bolder with the "fortress" name and intimidating bottle so this was a bit of a curveball but I'm pretty pleased with it. Very drinkable. @Shannon Silver thought it was a Syrah which is actually a pretty good call now that it's opened and we have tasted it
Nov 28th, 2016
Very light for a cab, would make for great summer drinking. Smooth tannins, slight acid in mid-palate, smoky with a hint of tobacco.
Very light for a cab, would make for great summer drinking. Smooth tannins, slight acid in mid-palate, smoky with a hint of tobacco.
May 14th, 2016
Nice cab. Good fruity notes medium dry. Perfect for watching Vinyl. Good value. Will buy again.
Nice cab. Good fruity notes medium dry. Perfect for watching Vinyl. Good value. Will buy again.
Mar 7th, 2016